memo
noun [ C ]
WORKPLACE, COMMUNICATIONS uk/ˈmeməʊ/ usplural memos (also formal memorandum)a written message sent from one person or department to another within a company or organization:
in a memo (to sb) In a memo to employees, the chief executive outlined plans to increase the shared costs of health-care coverage.
a memo from sb A memo from company directors stated that expenses had outgrown revenues for the past three years.
a memo about sth Request a written memo about each task before you do it.
a memo outlines/details/states Senior officials received a 12-page memo outlining the allegations.
prepare/write/receive a memo Staff have received a memo saying that they will be getting end-of-year bonuses.
According to a memo from one of the firm's salesmen, unauthorised 10% fees were routinely added to commissions.
a company/government/State Department memo
an internal/a confidential memorandum
See also
reply memo
memo
verb [ T ]
/ˈmeməʊ/ COMMUNICATIONS, WORKPLACE
to send a written message to someone within a company or organization:
She memoed me about it yesterday.